Uri

American  

[oo-ree, oor-ee] / ˈu ri, ˈʊər i /

noun

1. a canton in central Switzerland. 415 sq. mi. (1,075 sq. km). Altdorf.

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Uri British  

/ ˈuːri /

noun

1. one of the original three cantons of Switzerland, in the centre of the country: mainly German-speaking and Roman Catholic. Capital: Altdorf. Pop: 35 200 (2002 est). Area: 1075 sq km (415 sq miles)

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Example Sentences

But Uri spots talent, and soon Niki will desperately need the money when Harry lands in the hospital.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Although freezing temperatures are forecast for much of the state, conditions aren’t expected to be as dire as they were in 2021, during the storm named Uri.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

Vistra disclosed a $1.6 billion loss to its adjusted earnings from Uri.

From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026

Sajjad Shafi, the representative for Uri in the regional government, said he had acted as promptly as possible.

From BBC • May 17, 2025

Uri said, “Stay here,” and went outside, and when he came back he said, “Let’s go.”

From "Milkweed" by Jerry Spinelli